Biden has edge in Super Tuesday races
CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the latest Battleground Tracker poll with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers
Businessman Andrew Yang is the only person of color to qualify for Thursday's debate at Loyola Marmount University in Los Angeles. 2020 campaign reporter Adam Brewster has been following his campaign on a bus tour through Iowa and joins CBSN for this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers.
Trump slams impeachment in letter
The day before he likely becomes only the third U.S. president in history to be impeached by the House, President Trump sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi disputing the allegations "for the purpose of history and to put my thoughts on a permanent and indelible record." He reiterated his criticism of the impeachment process while meeting with the president of Guatemala.
Trump pens seething letter to Nancy Pelosi
President Trump delivered a scathing letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday that accused her of subverting American democracy. The six-page letter came as House Democrats were laying down the groundwork before a vote to impeach the president. Major Garrett joins CBSN with a look.
Scalise predicts no GOP votes for impeachment
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana predicted zero Republican members would join Democrats in voting to impeach the president. As the House continued debate over two articles of impeachment, Scalise joined "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell to discuss the votes.
Democrats to debate one day after impeachment
The sixth Democratic presidential primary debate will be held in Los Angeles Thursday night, one day after President Trump's impeachment. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN from L.A. with a preview of what to expect, and Democratic strategist Michael Starr Hopkins and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion joined CBSN with analysis.
Trump: Impeachment will hurt Democrats
While the House of Representatives was voting to impeach President Trump, he was at a rally claiming the results will hurt Democrats in 2020. American University history professor Allan Lichtman joins CBSN to discuss the significance of the impeachment.
Trump steps up attacks
President Trump is going on the offense after being impeached by the House, stepping up his attacks on the process and people behind it. On Thursday, he took what looked like a victory lap in the Oval Office. Paula Reid reports.
Dems to face off in debate
With the Iowa caucuses a few weeks away, Democratic presidential hopefuls are set to meet for a debate in Los Angeles. Ed O'Keefe has a preview of what voters can expect.
Buttigieg and Warren spar at debate
Senator Elizabeth Warren and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg had a heated exchange about fundraising in the sixth Democratic debate. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran join to discuss.
Pete Buttigieg's struggle to court black voters
Former Florida state representative Sean Shaw joined "Red and Blue" to discuss why he's supporting South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg in 2020, and how the 2020 Democratic hopeful can do better among African American voters.
Klobuchar spin room interview
In a post-debate spin room interview with Ed O'Keefe, Senator Amy Klobuchar said she had been "waiting for a month" to respond to Mayor Pete Buttigieg's comments about there being "100 years of experience" on the debate stage.
Lawmakers clash over next steps in impeachment
Congress is headed home for the holidays, leaving plans for an upcoming Senate trial for President Trump's impeachment in limbo. CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN with more on what congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle are pushing for.
DNC announces criteria to qualify for next debate
The Democratic National Committee announced Friday what criteria candidates need to meet to qualify for the next debate. Sarah Ewall-Wice, CBS News associate producer for the political unit, joined CBSN with more on the latest from the 2020 race.
Democrats, GOP in impeachment deadlock
Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over how to proceed with President Trump's upcoming impeachment trial in the Senate. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for witnesses and White House documents, while Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calls House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's holding of the impeachment articles "absurd." CBS News' Marc Liverman joined CBSN AM with the latest.
Bloomberg campaign used prison labor
According to a new report, former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg used prison labor to make calls for his presidential campaign. Julia Manchester, a reporter for The Hill, spoke to CBSN about the impact this could have on Bloomberg's campaign.
Biden and Buttigieg compete for older voters
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Mayor Pete Buttigieg are competing for support from voters 65 and older in Iowa, despite their nearly 40-year age difference. CBS News campaign reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN to explain how both candidates are seeking to win over this key group.
Julián Castro drops out of 2020 race
Former Housing Secretary Julián Castro announced he is dropping out of the presidential race. Castro, the only Latino in the crowded Democratic field, failed to gain a foothold among voters and lagged behind other candidates in the fundraising race.
Presidential race focuses on Iowa caucuses
Julián Castro, the former housing secretary and San Antonio mayor, has dropped out of the Democratic presidential primary. The news comes as the focus of the race shifts to Iowa, where Senator Amy Klobuchar completed a tour of every county in the state ahead of its first-in-the-nation caucuses. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN with a snapshot of where things stand in the race for the White House.
Democratic candidates react to U.S. strike
Some of the Democratic presidential candidates are weighing in on the killing of one of Iran's most powerful military leaders. Qassem Soleimani was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad, and the move could renew the foreign policy debate in the race for the White House. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to discuss.
Trump wants impeachment to "end quickly"
President Trump is calling for the impeachment process to "end quickly." CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more on whether Democrats are still united behind Nancy Pelosi's impeachment strategy, amid rising concerns over Iran.
Democrats criticize Trump over Iran tensions
CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses the latest CBS News Battleground Tracker polling on Iowa and New Hampshire, as well as how the escalating tensions with Iran could impact the 2020 race.
2 GOP senators support war powers resolution
Republican Senators Mike Lee and Rand Paul say they will support Democrats in a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers. Lee called Wednesday's briefing on Iran from top Trump administration officials the worst in his nine years in Congress. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest reaction from Capitol Hill.
Michael Bloomberg kicks off campaign bus tour
Former New York City Mayor toured San Antonio and other parts of Texas in the kick-off of his campaign bus tour. CBS News campaign reporter Tim Perry spoke to Bloomberg and one his surrogates, Judge Judy Sheindlin, on the road in Texas. He joins CBSN to discuss.
Cory Booker drops out of presidential race
Senator Cory Booker is the latest Democratic candidate to suspend his bid for the White House. He was one of only two African American candidates still in the race. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News campaign reporter Jack Turman joined CBSN to discuss the breaking news.
The night Jeffrey Epstein claimed his cellmate tried to kill him
New internal documents reveal details of an incident that left Jeffrey Epstein injured and on suicide watch days before his death.
Charlie Kirk memorial service honors conservative activist
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
Loopholes in hospital charity care programs stick patients with bills
Even if people qualify for financial help with their hospital bills, the care they receive may not be covered.
Genetically engineered mice could curb spread of Lyme disease on Nantucket
Scientists hope genetically modified mice will curb the spread of Lyme disease. They headed to Nantucket — home to a large population of the mice, ticks and deer spreading Lyme — to pitch their idea.
Macron calls Ambassador Kushner's criticism of France "unacceptable" for diplomat
In an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the French president pushed back on criticism for recognizing a Palestinian state.
Maps show the forecast track of Hurricane Gabrielle
After growing into a hurricane, Gabrielle, the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining steam, but is not expected to make landfall.
Zelenskyy seeks "robust action" at U.N. as Putin's war tests NATO borders
Ukraine's leader to push for "robust action" against Russia at U.N. gathering, as America's NATO partners accuse Putin of dangerous incursions, and lies.
Boat destroyed by U.S. held 1,000 kilos of cocaine, Dominican Republic says
Authorities in the Dominican Republic said they have confiscated cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S. Navy.
14 killed in prison clashes in Ecuador as some inmates escape
Ecuador has seen violence spiral in recent years as enemy gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels vie for control.